The Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race covers 226 nautical miles of coastal racing from Broken Bay (the mouth of Pittwater and the Hawkesbury River) to Coffs Harbour on the mid north coast of New South Wales.
The race is highly strategic, as the prevailing Australian east coast current flows south. In general, this means that the best strategy is to stay close to the coast, in the shallower water.
Most competitors wish for southerly winds, meaning that the conditions are easier and fast times can be achieved. If the northeast sea breezes are prevalent, conditions are very challenging. Most boats will short tack up the coast, but the winds ease at night. Tidal "gates" come into play.
The Royal Prince Alfred
Yacht Club
Address: 16 Mitala Street
Newport, NSW, 2106, Australia
Email: yachting@rpayc.com.au
Phone: 61 2 9998 - 3771
Fax: 61 2 9997 - 8620
The Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht Race and the associated five race Regatta has developed into one of the most popular of all ocean-racing events in Australia. This race offers competitors a strategic challenge as they race past unsurpassed scenic coastlines, prior to arriving in one of Australia's most popular coastal cities.
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